Moroccan Chicken Leg
Per 1 serving · 205 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g29% of calories
- Carbs3.2g3% of calories
- Fat29g68% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Moroccan Chicken Leg (205 g) has 393 calories, with 28 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), niacin (50% DV) and Vitamin B6 (43% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 38% and 52% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein55%
- Niacin50%
- Vitamin B643%
- Vitamin B1239%
- Pantothenic acid34%
- Phosphorus38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine10%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Choline13%
- Iron16%
- Manganese12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat38%
- Cholesterol52%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 leg, bone removed Chicken leg- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
⅛ tbsp Cinnamon
⅛ tsp Ground ginger
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ cup Water
Directions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Chop the onions.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- 3
Add the chopped onions to the pan and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Return the chicken to the pan with the onions and pour in the water. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F and no longer pink.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (205 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 47 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 43% |
| Folate (B9) | 11 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 29 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 266 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 55% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 47 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 393 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 75minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 47minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 55minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Moroccan Chicken Leg?
One serving of Moroccan Chicken Leg (1 serving) has 393 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Moroccan Chicken Leg high in protein?
It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (55% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Moroccan Chicken Leg keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Moroccan Chicken Leg?
258 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Moroccan Chicken Leg?
1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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